What workflows and tools do developers typically use for Git version control?

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I’m curious about how experienced developers handle their Git workflow in real projects.

I recently got my first repository set up and running, but the whole process felt pretty clunky. Now that I have everything working, I’m wondering what kind of setup most people actually use day-to-day.

It seems like using just the basic Git GUI or typing commands in the terminal would be really slow for serious development work. Writing code directly in the web interface also sounds terrible for anything more than quick fixes.

I feel like I’m missing something obvious here. Are there better desktop applications or integrated tools that make Git management smoother? What do most professional developers actually use to handle branches, merges, and commits efficiently?

Any recommendations would be really helpful!

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Most devs I know mix both instead of picking just one. Command line becomes automatic pretty quickly for basic stuff like commits and pushes. But when you’re wrestling with messy merge conflicts or need to see branch history clearly, GUI tools like GitKraken or SourceTree are lifesavers. IDEs like IntelliJ or Visual Studio have decent Git built-in too, so you don’t have to jump around between apps. I’d say learn the basics through command line first, then figure out which visual tools work with how you code. Different problems need different tools.

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I felt the same at first! After a bit, I realized the terminal def beats any GUI for speed and control. VSCode’s integration is great too; you can see everything while you code, which makes it smoother!